Following complaints, UMD raises minimum stipend for some graduate assistants The minimum stipend was raised by nearly 15 percent, but some say it's still not enough. Shifra Dayak November 11, 2021
Frustrated by UMD’s approach to strategic plan, a group of professors is making its own This university's chapter of the American Association of University Professors says the university-led plan doesn't prioritize the right goals. Shifra Dayak October 28, 2021
Black faculty, staff speak out against racism at UMD during BFSA town hall At the town hall, Black employees at this university shared their experiences with discrimination and anti-Blackness during their time on the campus. Shifra Dayak October 27, 2021
Metro delays force UMD students to adapt commutes The delays will last until at least Oct. 31. Shifra Dayak October 24, 2021
AFSCME report finds wage disparities by race and gender at USM schools The report shows that white men in the system have the highest median salaries on average while Hispanic women have the lowest. Shifra Dayak October 21, 2021
UMD professor hosts podcast about Latinx experiences in higher education Michelle Espino is currently in her fifth season recording the 'Latinx Intelligentsia' podcast. Shifra Dayak October 12, 2021
At picnic, UMD labor groups call for more worker protections Representatives from AFSCME 1072 Local and other campus groups advocated for worker hazard pay, higher wages and more. Shifra Dayak October 9, 2021
Some UMD professors opt to continue in-person learning ahead of football game Some professors at this university say the university prioritizes football over academics, drawing attention to outdated academic buildings and classroom technology. Shifra Dayak October 1, 2021
UMD professors push for passage, expansion of Build Back Better Act in Congress Professors want to see more provisions added to the bill, especially when it comes to giving faculty more of a say in hiring their colleagues. Shifra Dayak September 27, 2021
UMD graduate students say their stipends make it hard to stay afloat financially Some students have struggled to find affordable housing and live comfortably. Shifra Dayak September 21, 2021